Divine Child High School - Clarion Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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One Happy Family Convents. Church bells. Weddings. Nuns. Singing. Sounds like Divine Child, right? Wrong. These are just a few of the scenes from DC’s spring musical, “The Sound of Music.” Divine Child’s musicals are well-known for their excell- ence. This year proved to be no exception, as “The Sound of Music” was a smashing success, running for seven performances. The story begins with Ma- ria, (Carolyn Huebl) a young girl confused about herself and her future. The Mother Superior, played by senior Colleen Meade, sends Maria off to care for the Von Trapp children, in hopes that Maria will discover her true voca- tion. The Captain, (Jeff Flan- nery) anad Elsa (Tina Gru- chala) return home from a va- cation with good friend Max Detweiller (Jeff Pegg). The Captain and Elsa later realize that their feelings for each other have changed, and Elsa leaves. Meanwhile, Maria is con- fused about her feelings for the Captain. She escapes to the abbey, but soon returns to the Von Trapp home because she knows she must confront her feelings. The children and the Cap- tain give Maria a warm wel- come home. Maria and the Captain decide to marry. When they return from their honeymoom, they find that the Nazis are after them. The Von Trapp family par- ticipates in a talent contest to throw the Nazis off the track. Before the family can receive their first place award, they escape to the abbey. After suc- cessfully dodging the Nazis, the family leaves the abbey, take to the hills, and live hap- pily ever after. The cast and the crew did an excellent job of making this story come alive. It fea- tured many famous songs, like “Sixteen Going On Sev- enteen” and some very well- choreographed dancing. It was indeed one of the best musicals ever put on by Di- vine Child. By:C.McNulty The Captain and Elsa discuss their future plans together. Unfortunately, their feelings changed and the relationship ended. The Von Trapp children bid good- night to guests at their father’s party. The guests were moved by their talented performance. Spring Musical 21

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As Maria prepares to leave the abbey. Mother Superior wishes her well. Maria was sent to be governess for the seven Von Trapp children. Rolph and Leisl spend forbidden time together. They sang the famous song, “Sixteen Going on Seventeen which delight ed the audience. Maria sings about the lonely goat - herd. The children enjoyed this, but were sad dened when their father made them go back to their rooms. Mother Abbess leads the morning prayer in the abbey. The opening scene where the nuns process was one of the most beau tiful 20 Spring Musical

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A Crowning in May May is always a spe- cial month for stu- dents at DC. It marks that the end of the year is near and that we will be moving forward, especially the senior class. But, before we start studying for finals, saying our final goodbyes, or- ,for some, preparing for grad- uation, we set aside a day to honor our Blessed Mother Mary at the annual May Crowning Ceremony. This May was a little more memorable for seven particu- lar senior girls. These young ladies were chosen by the girls of the senior class to represent them during the coronation. The two nominees that re- ceived the most votes were honored with the positions of queen and ringbearer.“Being chosen to be a part of such an honored tradition makes my senior year even more special to me”, explains senior court- member Joanna Acromite. The court members this year were Joanna Acromite, Annette Micallef, Regina Acuri, Deanna Vella, Maur- een Emerson, Debbie Oli- verio, and Angela Cieslek. This year the honor of crown- ing the Blessed Mother was received by Angela Cieslek, while Regina Acuri aided her effort as this year’s ring- bearer. As the senior class pro- cessed in wearing their aca- demic gowns, the court and mass celebrant followed in to mark the beginning of the an- nual tradition. The seven young ladies carried out their duties with the presentation of the single red roses and the actual coronation of the stat- ue of the Virgin Mother. “It was really special to me to be able to show my love and re- spect for Mary at one of our school’s most honored tradi- tions”, states Debbie Oli- verio. Although the ceremony was memorable to the entire stu- dent body, it meant a little more to this year’s graduating class. The mass marked the last time the senior class would come together with the underclassmen as part of the DC family. “Wearing our gowns today made me realize how close graduation really is. It’s sad to think that not long from now we all will be separated”, explains senior Debbie Donaldson. □ by: J. Currier The ceremony would not be complete without our parish priests. Father Kucyk and Father Joe. Both were on hand to lead the congregation in the honoring of the Virgin Mother. Attentively court members Annette Micallef, Joanna Acromite, Regina Acuri watch this year’s queen approach the altar to crown the statue of Mary. 22 May Crowning